Have my tomatoes been poisoned? Have they developed some kind of disease? Not sure why your tomato leaves are curling up? They are curled up, and a couple of them are looking like leather. They are not turning colors though, so what is happening? What does it mean when your tomato plant leaves curl up? […]
Start your own microgreen grow op
Forget about those sad, salad greens that have been shipped hundreds of miles from their growing destination. Instead, enjoy an endless supply of gorgeously fresh and nutritious mircogreen salads. Here’s how.
Eating Well in Rural America
Eating real food with real ingredients is a priority for our family. How do we eat well in rural America when organic food isn’t so readily available?
Planning Your Food Garden
Every winter, I plan my garden. It takes days and I love every minute of it. What to plant and how much of each vegetable to plant. It’s one of my favourite winter hobbies, as I sit in my comfy chair by the stove with a cup of tea in hand. I don’t need to […]
Growing and Using Stevia
As soon as I heard about Stevia, I was curious. A couple of years ago, I gave growing it a try. It was easy and the plants are very pretty. I bought a couple of plants at a garden center and transplanted them into larger containers. My two plants sat out on the porch all […]
How to Plan & Budget an Organic Vegetable Garden
So, you’re ready to start your organic veggie garden THIS YEAR? I am so, so excited for you! Planning a successful garden takes time, careful thought, and lots of patience… But the garden planning process can also be a TON of fun. I’ve planned lots of gardens – well over 100 – and I’ve written […]